The road tax status for R551 ATR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R551 ATR?

The MOT for R551 ATR is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R551 ATR?

The recorded mileage for R551 ATR is 147,002 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R551 ATR ULEZ compliant?

No, R551 ATR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · R551 ATR

R551 ATR

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 147,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 05/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 147,002 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 05/05/2026

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Mileage: 147,002 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 4973cc

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R551 ATR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
147,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R551 ATR Mileage History

05/05/2023143,366 mi
30/04/2024144,095 mi+729 mi
07/05/2024144,114 mi+19 mi
15/04/2025145,397 mi+1,283 mi
10/04/2026147,002 mi+1,605 mi

Average of roughly 1,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R551 ATR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 06:50

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (R551 ATR) between May 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside headlamp unit levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.

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